Lauren Manufacturing Names Huntsman New President

Oct. 23, 2007

Lisa Huntsman has been named to the position of president at Lauren Manufacturing. Kevin E. Gray, CEO of Lauren International Inc. made the announcement. As president, Huntsman assumes responsibility for the direction and growth of Lauren Manufacturing’s operations located in New Philadelphia, Ohio.

Huntsman, formerly serving as vice president of operations, succeeds Gray who served as Lauren Manufacturing’s past president before assuming his current position as CEO of Lauren International Inc. In addition to her new responsibilities, Huntsman will continue to focus on ensuring operational excellence across the organization and providing new opportunities for growth and development.

“We are facing an exciting future here at Lauren Manufacturing,” Gray said. “Today’s markets and customers continue to challenge the status quo and provide unlimited opportunity for companies like ours to grow and prosper. Lisa’s role will be to ensure the viability of Lauren Manufacturing by providing exceptional value to our customers every day.”

Huntsman is a 14-year veteran with the company and has served in several roles during her tenure at Lauren. A graduate of Timken High School and Eastern Michigan University, Huntsman received a Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in coatings and polymer science, and holds an MBA from Ashland University. She began her career at Lauren Manufacturing as a chemist, working her way up as a technical director, business unit leader and the vice president of operations at Lauren before assuming her most current role as president of Lauren Manufacturing. Before joining Lauren, Huntsman was chief chemist for four years at Ohio Brass, a division of Hubbell. She lives with her husband and two sons in the North Canton/Plain Local District.

“Lisa brings a rich history of expertise and knowledge of our customer base to this leadership position,” Gray said. “She will continue to be a driving force behind our continuous improvement programs and chart a course for continued growth.”

About Lauren: Lauren Manufacturing is a full-service supplier of sealing solutions specializing in polymer extrusions, molded parts, silicone and organic sheet, pressure sensitive adhesive systems, and fluoroelastomer-based coatings. Lauren strives to deliver value to its customers through superior products, operational excellence and exceptional customer service with unmatched speed-to-market.

Lauren Manufacturing, a Lauren International Inc. company, is located in New Philadelphia, Ohio.
Lauren International is a dynamic provider of superior products, services, and solutions in a diverse spectrum of markets. Its mission is to responsibly and profitably deliver value to its customers. For further information, contact Lauren Manufacturing Company at 2228 Reiser Avenue SE, New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663. 800-683-0676 Fax 330-339-1515 www.lauren.com.